Summary
Elden Ringenthusiasts are accustomed to peculiar tales of players accomplishing the extraordinary within the game’s realm. Yet, few anticipated the latest endeavor: the formation of anElden Ringboy band by a fan. A video gaining traction on Reddit portrays an unusual scene wherein the Tarnished finds themselves encircled by a musical band featuring recognizable characters.
Since its launch in 2022,Elden Ringhas consistently generated a slew of eyebrow-raising headlines. Whether it’s rumored hidden code resurfacing ora player completingElden Ringwith a Soldier of Godrick Build, fans have grown accustomed to the unexpected. However, a recent 3D animated video depicting fiveElden Ringenemies skillfully playing drums, bass guitar, and electric keyboard marks a particularly unique occurrence.
Reddit user Parjure0 recently posted a one-minute music video showcasing 3D animatedElden Ringadversaries performing with instruments. Set against a backdrop reminiscent of Redmane Castle, the video starsfive annoying creatures from the Lands Between: a Giant Rat, a Giant Crayfish, a Living Jar, a Godrick Foot Soldier, and a Mad Pumpkin Head. In this amusing clip, the band entertains with a cyberpunk-style track while the Tarnished appears to be lying motionless on the ground.
Having garnered over twenty thousand upvotes on Reddit, this brief animated video has sparked a tremendous wave of positive feedback within the fandom. Fans have particularly noted a nostalgic theme evident both in its visuals and in the original soundtrack.
What It Took to Have Elden Ring Enemies Play Instruments
According to Parjure0, the creative mind responsible for this music video, the production process entailed over 70 hours dedicated to crafting the music and rendering the 3D animation. To put that in perspective, this timeframe surpassesthe duration required to completeElden Ring’s campaign. Consequently, fans have been lauding Parjure0’s remarkable dedication and hard work.
Regarding the distinctive low-resolution visuals of the video, Parjure0 disclosed that it was more of a necessity-driven decision rather than an intentional artistic choice. Due to the unavailability of 3D models forElden Ringenemies, they resorted to utilizing Google images as textures to fashion the characters, resulting in the PS1-style graphics.
While witnessing anElden Ringboy band might not have topped any player’s bucket list, Parjure0’s video has garnered hundreds of positive comments and thousands of upvotes. Fans perceive it as a heartwarming, albeit humorous, homage to From Software’s massively popular game. The meme-inspiring animation has also provided a delightful diversion for fans eagerly anticipatingthe release of theElden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeDLCin June 2024.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
